Gothic vocabulary (nouns)
thin fog produced by very small drops of water collectingin the air just above an area of ground or water
mist
In a very poor or miserable condition; full of misery.
wretched
Serious, dark, or grave in tone; often associated with sadness or mourning
sombre
to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall:
to stumble
Gloomy, dull, and depressing, often referring to weather or atmosphere.
dreary
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
a respite
Filled with shock or horror, usually due to something unexpected or frightening.
aghast
A creature that has no clear shape or structure; shapeless or formless.
to make a lot of short, dry, sharp sounds
to crackle
Suggesting evil, harm, or danger; threatening.
sinister
In a state of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
in trepidation
Extremely thin, usually due to illness, malnutrition, or starvation
Emaciated
Extremely frightened or terrified, often to the point of being unable to move.
petrified
to cause difficulty in breathing or feeling of being trapped due to lack of air.
to suffocate
Giving a sense that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
ominous
water that is not transparent, so you cannot see through it.
opaque water
Having a strong, sharp, or intense smell or taste, often overpowering.
pungent
Silent, morose, or gloomy, often as a result of being upset or dissatisfied.
sullen
To surround or cover something in a way that forms a circle or spiral shape, often used for smoke or decorations.
to wreathe
Showing ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious
malevolent
a state of emptiness or destruction, often characterized by loneliness or a lack of hope.
desolation
Lacking flavor, excitement, or interest; dull or bland.
insipid
Having a very unpleasant or foul smell, often associated with decay.
fetid
(especially of dogs) to make a deep, rough sound while showing the teeth, usually in anger or (of people) to speak or say something angrily and forcefully:
to snarl
(Of a wound or infection) becoming worse or more infected over time. Can also refer to something negative that worsens, like resentment.
festering